Pistol 101 Training Plan:*No prerequisites
Topics Covered:
• 4 Weapons safety rules/safety brief
• Mission of the pistol
• Weapons condition of pistols
• Nomenclature of the pistol
• Fundamentals of pistol marksmanship
• Firing positions: Standing (Isosceles), kneeling and dual kneeling
• Loading/unloading with practical application
• Press checks with practical application
• Misfire procedures with practical application
• Magazine change with practical application
• Weapons maintenance: cleaning and lubricating
Courses of Fire and Learning Objectives:
• Engage target from the standing position
• Engage target from the supported and unsupported kneeling position
• Engage target from the supported and unsupported dual kneeling position
• Engage target from the standing position with type 1 misfire
• Engage and close with target
• Buddy reload drill
Gear List for Pistol 101 Class:
• Reliable, proven service-type pistol or revolver.
• Rentals available, please ask.
• At least three (3) magazines but more recommended.
• Quality Holster; Bianchi, Blackhawk, Bladetech, Eagle, Safariland, etc.
• Magazine pouch to hold at least two magazines
• Small bottle of lubricant and cleaning kit.
• Strong gun-specific belt unless holster is on your load bearing equipment.
• Minimum of 300 rounds of quality ammunition.